Alternatives to ClipboardFusion
Windows clipboard manager with sync, macros and cross-device history
ClipboardFusion ranks #1 of 12 in Clipboard managers, with an Alt Score of 90. It is proprietary, freemium from $19 (one-time) and available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Browser extension. 9 of 9 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
ClipboardFusion is a Windows clipboard manager from Binary Fortress Software (also makers of DisplayFusion) that adds cloud sync, macro-based text transformation, and multi-machine clipboard sharing. It is aimed at power users and small teams who want automation on top of clipboard history, sold as a free tier plus a one-time-purchase Pro upgrade.
ClipboardFusion is aimed at Windows users, from individuals to businesses, who want more control over what they copy and paste, including people who need to strip formatting from pasted text or automate repetitive clipboard tasks.
The app provides a Clipboard Manager showing clipboard history, pinned items, and macros; hotkeys for quick access; formatting removal and text-replacement rules; user-written C# macros; conditional triggers; and, on paid tiers, clipboard syncing across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android with 256-bit encryption.
ClipboardFusion runs in the system tray and watches the Windows clipboard, letting users trigger actions (macros, text replacement, notifications, etc.) automatically or via hotkeys. Pro licenses add a Binary Fortress Account-based sync service that shares recent and pinned clipboard items across a user's other computers and mobile apps.
Where ClipboardFusion stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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ClipClip is a free Windows clipboard manager that stores up to 1,000 text, image, and file clips, organizes them into multiple named clipboards, and bundles screenshot/screen-recording capture tools.
CrossPaste is an open-source, cross-platform clipboard manager built with Kotlin/Compose Multiplatform that syncs clipboard history in real time across desktop and mobile devices, with end-to-end encr.
Rememory is an open-source Windows clipboard manager that automatically saves every copied item (text, images, links) with unlimited storage, supports app-based filtering to exclude sensitive apps, an.
PasteBar is a free, open-source clipboard manager built with Tauri and Rust for Mac and Windows, offering unlimited history, saved clips organized into collections/tabs/boards, and PIN-protected colle.
Feature comparison
Rows come from the Clipboard managers checklist (13 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for ClipboardFusion is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Status active verified 2026-07-30
Beta changelog entry dated Jul 22, 2026 (8 days before research date); stable v6.3 shipped Dec 20, 2025 per the main Changelog page.
v6.4 (Beta 1) • July 22, 2026
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-30
Compare page's Free vs Pro table lists a $0/free tier alongside four paid Pro tiers ($19-$899 one-time), confirming a freemium structure.
ClipboardFusion Free vs Pro
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-30
EULA") is a legal agreement between you...and Binary Fortress Software" — EULA page states the software is licensed, not sold, and is proprietary; no open-source license text found.
Binary Fortress Software's end-user license agreement (
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Starts at $19 (one-time) verified 2026-07-30
Cheapest paid tier (Pro Standard, per machine). This is a lifetime license, valid for all future versions -- not a subscription.
ClipboardFusion Pro Standard Only $19 (USD) per machine
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Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension verified 2026-07-30
Windows confirmed on Download page (Windows 11/10, Server 2016-2022). Compare page also lists Desktop App: Windows 10 Universal, Mobile App: Apple iOS, Mobile App: Android, Browser App: Chrome Extensi
Desktop App: MacOS
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History depth Yes verified 2026-07-30
Compare page confirms 'Clipboard Retention' is included in every tier (including Free); no specific max item count is published.
The Clipboard Manager allows for quick and easy access to all of your Clipboard History, Pinned Items, Online Items, and custom Macros.
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Search Yes verified 2026-07-30
Quickly navigate through item menus with keyboard shortcuts, select the first 10 items, search through your items, or use your mouse to drag your items around.
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Pinned snippets Yes verified 2026-07-30
pin" your clipboard items, marking them as important and saving them for later."
You can
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Sync across devices Yes verified 2026-07-30
Clipboard Syncing is a Pro-only feature; the Compare page shows it unchecked on the Free tier and checked on all Pro tiers.
Clipboard Syncing will turn your clipboard into a multiple-device, text-sharing monster. For example, you can copy a customer's address on your desktop computer, turn around and paste it on your mobil
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Images & files support Yes verified 2026-07-30
Listed as included in every tier, including Free, on the Free vs Pro comparison table.
Store Images Locally
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Ignore sensitive apps Yes verified 2026-07-30
Included in every tier, including Free. Home page also lists an 'Application Exceptions' feature that replaced 'Ignore Programs.'
Ignore Specified Applications
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Open source No verified 2026-07-30
Distributed under a proprietary EULA; no source code or OSS license published.
The software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties...The software is licensed, not sold.
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Keyboard-first UX Yes verified 2026-07-30
Quickly navigate through item menus with keyboard shortcuts, select the first 10 items, search through your items, or use your mouse to drag your items around.
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One-time purchase option Yes verified 2026-07-30
This is a lifetime license, and is valid for all future versions (3.x, 4.x, 5.x... etc)
https://www.clipboardfusion.com/Purchase/
FAQ
Yes. CopyQ, ClipClip and CrossPaste have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
CopyQ, CrossPaste and Ditto — every license claim links its source.